Islamic Spirituality and Philosophy: Unlock the Secrets Behind the Patterns you know and love

Mohammad Aziz, Taimoor Khan & Abdelkarim Mats Cederberg

Panel discussion with artists Modammad Aziz, Taimoor Khan Mumtaz and Abdelkarim Mats Cederberg happening on Zoom on the 19th October 2024 at 1pm BST. Join the conversation with these amazing artists and discover the beauty of Islamic art spirituality and philosophy.

October 19, 2024
1:00 - 2:30 PM BST
Online on Zoom

About Event

Islamic art is more than just a nice pattern. Embark on a journey to discover the timeless wisdom and spiritual depth that enrich every brushstroke and design. Gain insights into the spiritual symbolism and philosophical underpinnings that infuse each masterpiece with meaning and resonance.

Guest Artists

Experience an unparalleled lineup of guest artists, each bringing their unique vision and expertise to our stage.

Mohammad Aziz
Artist, Educator & Consultant

Mohammad Abdul Aziz, born in London in 1991, is a scholar in Islamic sciences, theology, and jurisprudence. He's a Hafiz, a Master in Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts, and educates on traditional arts in London's Islamic faith schools.

Taimoor Khan Mumtaz
Architect & Educator

Senior architect at Kamil Khan Mumtaz Architects. MA in South Asian Design & Architecture, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (1999), Bachelor of Architecture from National College of Arts, Lahore (1994). Founding director of Hast-o-Neest – Institute of Traditional Studies & Arts in Lahore.

Abdelkarim Mats Cederberg
Artist & Educator

Multidisciplinary artist and craftsman from Mora, Sweden, he studied in Damascus, Uppsala, Bollnäs and London. He attained an MA in Islamic Arts at the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, where he explored a wide range of art forms, including calligraphy, Islamic patterns, the alchemy of paint, and traditional miniature painting techniques. His work uniquely blends Islamic and Scandinavian art traditions. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he is a skilled woodworker, crafting everything from mihrabs and bowls to knives, bows and arrows.

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Encouraging me to participate in the challenge rather than putting it off- the community spirit - everyone supporting one another.

Yasmin Chopdat

United Kingdom

The sense of community & working together to achieve individual goals was really fulfilling. We cheered each other on while growing, learning & creating together.

Michelle Gilbert

USA

I so appreciated the fact that to complete it I had to set aside time for ME each day, but it was ME in community across the world. And we all celebrated each other and cheered each other on. What an amazing supportive community to come out of this challenge.

Melissa Battis

USA

It has been a unique opportunity to build up a community, thanks to our fantastic instructor, all the supporting stuff and the amazing guests. We really learned a lot. Super thanks

Massimo Bon

Cyprus

I love the community this challenge has created and I also love that even though I’m not able to attend the live classes, GCIA has made easy to follow pdfs and recordings of the classes available for us. Also love the little history lessons at the beginning of every class.

Mishael George

India

Honestly, I enjoyed everything about the course. It completely surpassed all my expectations. Fadhila, the legends and the whole community have made this a wonderful unforgettable experience and I am very grateful to have been a participant.

Joy Willis

United Kingdom

Loved the sense of community, lots of us working together at the same time. Good pacing on the videos. Instructions were, for the most part, clear. PDF patterns were outstanding.

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Canada

Join our exclusive panel discussion

Immerse yourself in rich history, cultural significance, and artistic insights as we explore its profound impact. Don't miss out! Reserve your spot now and be part of this enlightening journey.

October 19, 2024
1:00 - 2:30 PM BST
Online on Zoom